SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX211
NBEGEGCX211 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX211 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 211 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Smouha Branch |
| City | Alexandria |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBEG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 211 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX211?
NBEGEGCX211 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Smouha Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Alexandria, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Egypt with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Egypt?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in NBEGEGCX211 mean?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 211 identifies the branch Smouha Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Egypt?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX211, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Egypt is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does National Bank of Egypt have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.